Data-Structures and Algorithms using-C/C++

Download MS-DosBox version-0.74 for Windows here

Instructions:

• Unzip the file.
• Paste the DOSBox_TurboC++ forlder in your C:\ drive and rename it as TurboC++.
• Go to C:\TurboC++\TurboC++ and there you will find DOSBox of type- Application create the shortcut for this on your desktop.
• Run DOSBox.
• It may automatically detect the path for bin folder OR
• You have to do it manually. By changing drive from Z:\ to C:\ using cd command and then cd C:\TurboC++\Disk\TurboC3\BIN

Download Visual Studio Code for Windows here

Instructions:

• Run the VSCodeUserSetup.exe and install the VSCode on your system.
• For compiling C/C++ programs INSTALL MinGW compiler from here
• Run mingw-get-setup.exe, Check on all the packages and click on install. It may take some time.
• Edit the system environment variables by pressing window button and search for Edit the system environment variables.
  • Click on Environment variables.
  • Select Path for system variables.
  • Click on Edit.
  • Paste this path: C:\MinGW\bin.
• Open the VSCode.
  • Click on Extensions.
  • Search for C/C++ IntelliSense.
  • Click on Install.
• Create new file and save it with extension .cpp OR .c
• To compile your programs press Ctrl + Shift + B.
  • Select First option for C programs.
  • Select Second option for C++ programs.
• To run the programs
• Click on Terminal.
• Write your program name without extension followed by ./

Note: There is a difference between DosBox and MinGW compiler. Programs that are compiled using DosBox may give error with MinGW and vice-versa, but with little bit modification in the program the error can be resolved.

Enjoy! Happy Coding!